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Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III

Nikon D3X

Sony Alpha A900

Camera
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III
Nikon D3X
Sony Alpha A900
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Type / Size DSLRDSLRDSLR
Sensor 21 Megapixels CMOS25 Megapixels CMOS25 Megapixels CMOS
Sensor Area Full-Frame SensorFull-Frame SensorFull-Frame Sensor
Sensor Size 43.3mm Diagonal (1X FLM)43.3mm Diagonal (1X FLM)43.3mm Diagonal (1X FLM)
Sensor Aspect 3:2 Aspect-Ratio3:2 Aspect-Ratio3:2 Aspect-Ratio
Anti-Alias Filter YesYesYes
Stabilization NoneNone2-Axis, 2.5-Stops
Dust-Reduction YesNoYes
Sensitivity ISO 100 - 1600 *Expanded range: 50-3200ISO 100 - 1600 *Expanded range: 50-6400ISO 200 - 3200 *Expanded range: 100-6400
Shutter-Speed 1/8000 - 30s1/8000 - 30s1/8000 - 30s
Lens / Mount Canon EF MountNikon F MountSony A Mount
FLM / Crop Full-FrameFull-FrameFull-Frame
Minimum Focus
Zoom Mechanism
Manual Focus LensLensLens
Filter Diameter
Focus System 45-point Phase-Detect *19 cross-type points. 26 assist-points.51-point Phase-Detect *3D Subject Tracking, Dynamic area using point-groups9-point Phase-Detect *Dual-cross center-point, 10 assist points
Assist-Lamp
Viewfinder Type Reflex OVFReflex OVFReflex OVF
Viewfinder Size 0.76X - 100% Coverage0.70X - 100% Coverage *On-demand grid lines0.74X - 100% Coverage *5-step shake-indicator
Display Position FixedFixedFixed
Display Size 3" LCD 230K Pixels 100% Coverage3" LCD 920K Pixels 100% Coverage3" LCD 920K Pixels 100% Coverage
Exposure Modes P, A, T, M, BP, A, T, M, BP, A, T, M, B
Scene Modes
Metering Multi-Segment, Center-Weighed, Spot, PartialMatrix, Center-Weighed, Average, SpotMulti-Segment, Center-Weighed, Spot
Bracketing 7 Shots ±3 EV9 Shots ±1 EV5 Shots ±2/3 EV
Exposure Compensation ±2 EV, 1/3 EV±5 EV, 1/3 1/2 or 1 EV±3 EV, 1/3, 1/2
Flash Compensation ±3 EV, 1/3 or 1/2 EV
White Balance Auto, Presets, CustomAuto, Presets, CustomAuto, Presets, Custom
White Balance Tuning 2 Axis, 19 steps2 Axis, 13 steps1 Axis, 19 steps
Continuous Drive 5 FPS, 56 JPEG, 12 RAW5 FPS, 70 JPEG, 34 RAW *7 FPS in DX Crop mode5 FPS, 11 JPEG, 12 RAW
Self Timer Yes *2s, 10sYes *2, 5, 10 or 20sYes *2s, 10s
Command Dials 222
DOF Preview YesYesYes
Protection WeatherproofWeatherproofWeatherproof
Digital Level None1 AxisNone
Tripod Mount YesYesYes
Remote Trigger WiredWiredWired, Infrared
HDR NoNoNo
Multiple Exposures NoYesNo
Interval Timer NoYesNo
WiFi NoNoNo
Eye-Start Sensor NoNoYes
Image Formats JPEG RAWJPEG RAWJPEG RAW
Flash Ports Hot-Shoe Sync-PortHot-Shoe Sync-PortHot-Shoe Sync-Port
Built-In Flash NoNoNo
Flash Sync UnknownUnknown1/250s
Video Capture
Sound Input NoneNoneNone
GPS N / AN / AN / A
Memory Compact Flash, Secure Digital High CapacityCompact Flash x 2Compact Flash, Memory Stick Duo
Battery Lithium-IonLithium-IonLithium-Ion
Battery Life 15004400880
Introduced 2007-08-20, DiscontinuedYES2008-12-01, DiscontinuedYES2008-09-09, DiscontinuedYES
Size 156 x 160 x 80mm (W x H x D)160 x 157 x 88mm (W x H x D)156 x 117 x 82mm (W x H x D)
Weight 1205g1220g895g
Legend Best Spec About Average Lowest Spec Uncompared NOTE: Comparison is based on usefulness, not on the number of settings.
Priority is given to the primary number in a specification.*Examples:
FPS for Continuous Drive
Maximum ISO for Sensitivity
Coverage for Viewfinder & Display